Documents and Best Practices

EuroVelo Routes Development Status Report 2022

The 2022 EuroVelo Routes Development Status Report prepared by the EuroVelo Management Team is the first one that allows a comparison with last year's results. It indicates that 64% of the network is now certified, developed with signs or developed, meaning that over 56,000 km out of 93,000 are ready to use for cycle tourists, and that the highest increases in development levels took place on EuroVelo 10 - Baltic Sea Cycle Route, in Ireland and in Spain.

EuroVelo Business Opportunities (2022)

This guide provides an overview of how businesses can promote their products using EuroVelo’s communication tools, such as advertisements and bookable offers.

EuroVelo Route Coordination Rules

This document sets out the formal process by which new routes, or major changes to existing routes, can be made, and the basis for decision-making to ensure a consistency in the network as a whole.

EuroVelo Web Statistics 2021

This report shows the yearly web statistics for EuroVelo websites. This includes total sessions and visitors, route, country and location rankings as well as other metrics.

European Certification Standard Manual - Quality criteria for long-distance cycle routes

The European Certification Standard (ECS) is a methodology developed by ECF to assess cycling routes, EuroVelo or not, and evaluate their quality. It can be used to survey and assess the quality of national/regional routes, and to certify EuroVelo routes if the criteria are met. It can help set up national standards where they do not exist and harmonise the different regulations in the European states. This manual on the ECS provides a quick introduction to the basic principles and criteria of this methodology.

Bicycle Counting: guide to clean up the data

The cleaning of the counting data starts with the detection of anomalies. But what is an anomaly for bicycle count data? We will first answer this question, then present the different types of anomalies that can be encountered, how to detect them and what actions to take afterwards.

ÉVA-VÉLO Method Guide

National method for assesing the impact of cycle routes

EuroVelo Strategy 2030 (excerpt)

This document sets out the vision, mission and overall strategy of EuroVelo for the decade up to 2030. The EuroVelo Strategy is one of the core sub-strategies of the ECF Strategy 2030.

Deviation Neufchâteau

EuroVelo Routes Development Status Report 2021

The 2021 EuroVelo Routes Development Status Report is the first one prepared by the EuroVelo Management Team. It indicates that no less than 60% of the network either certified, developed with signs or developed, meaning that over 50,000 km out of 93,000 km of EuroVelo routes are ready to use for cycle tourists.

Action Plan Nova Gorica - ECO-CICLE

KP Region Action Plan - ECO-CICLE

Action Plan Basilicata - ECO-CICLE

Action Plan Andalusia - ECO-CICLE

Action Plan Leipzig - ECO-CICLE

EuroVelo 15 - Rhine Cycle Route flyer

Flyer with route description and large map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German)

EuroVelo 19 - Meuse Cycle Route flyer

Flyer with route description and large map in multiple languages (English, French, Dutch and German)

EuroVelo Web Statistics 2020

This report shows the yearly web statistics for EuroVelo websites. This includes total sessions and visitors, route and country rankings as well as other metrics.

EuroVelo Press Kit (January 2021)

Get a glance at the latest EuroVelo facts and figures with an overview of the network: how it is operated, coordinated, promotion, and communication.

Handbuch auf EuroVelo 15 - Rheinradweg

Manuel de service de l'EuroVelo 15 - Véloroute Rhin

Servicehandboek van EuroVelo 15 - Rijnfietsroute

Eco-Cicle Good Practices Intermodality

ECO-CICLE Good Practice – Establishing multimodal connections along the Adriabike cycle route – BikeBus and BikeBoat

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Krka Bike

TEN-T ECF Position Paper 2020

This document explains the reasoning behind the ECF's two proposals with regard to the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), the EU’s flagship transport policy. The ECF proposes to integrate EuroVelo into the TEN-T and to integrate cycling infrastructure into all TEN-T infrastructure projects.

Charter for Sustainable Cycling Trousim - Background document

Background document of the Charter for Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in the MED Area. The background document explains in more details each point of the Charter.

Charter for Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in the MED Area

This Charter will serve as a tool to transfer the knowledge accumulated during the project. The Charter is a perfect tool to involve stakeholders across the Mediterranean region in the development of cycling tourism and EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route.

Micotra: Bike & Train cross-border intermodality - MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice

The cross-border public-transport train service connects Udine/Trieste in Italy and Villach in Austria with special coaches to carry bicycles. This Good Practice was prepared by the FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA region in the context of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.

Bike ferry Trieste-Muggia - MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice

A permanent public transport ferryboat service between Trieste and Muggia offers bike&boat intermodality with the carriage of 15 bicycles on the boat. This Good Practice was prepared by the FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA region in the context of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

This Good Practice was developed by Basilicata university UNIBAS in the frame of the Eco-Cicle project. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Path (RVCP) follows the Ruhr River and combines industrial, natural, cultural heritage along it.

Financing systematic Cycling Tourism Development in Croatian counties

By drafting Operational Plans for the development of cycling tourism, 20 Croatian counties have made a big step forward in terms of developing cycling tourism in the continental and coastal Croatia. This good practice, prepared by the Croatian National Tourist Board as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project, describes how this milestone was achieved.

Creation of the Croatian Cycling Tourism Development Coordination Body

This good practice describes the establishment of a cycling tourism development coordination body in Croatia. This was very important for the coordination of all cycling and cycling tourism development activities at the state and regional level, as well as for cooperation with other countries in the European Union. This good practice was prepared by the Croatian National Tourist Board as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.

Parenzana - Route of Health and Friendship

A former railroad track in Slovenia and Croatia was turned into a beautiful cycle route. This is a good practice of cross-border cooperation to improve the tourist offer (in Istria), prepared by the Regional Development Centre Koper as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.

Cost-benefit analysis for cycling

This 2018 ECF paper by Holger Haubold, ECF Intellectual Property & Data Collection Director, takes a look at some major cost-benefit analyses for cycling in general as well as for specific cycling infrastructure projects. It concludes that "that in most circumstances, cycling is very cost-effective compared to other modes of transport."

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – GIFT 2.0

The Gift 2.0 project aims to improve mobility between Italy and Greece both for goods and passengers. As part of the project, several bikes will be installed in many bicycle stations in the city of Patras, Greece. Potential users will be locals and tourists. End users and stakeholders will have the opportunity to plan their trip through the platform. This Good Practice was developed by the Region of Western Greece as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – Wander by Bicycle

The aim of the Wander By Bicycle Project is to attract cyclists and increase the cycling activity in the Municipality of Patras, Greece. It entailes the construction of five bicycle routes on the suburbs of Patras. This Good Practice was developed by the Region of Western Greece as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – Supra-regional organisation

This Good Practice was developed by the Government of Catalonia in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. It explains how the region developed and promotes cycle tourism at the supra-regional level involving different public bodies.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – Counters and user profile study

This Good Practice was developed by the Government of Catalonia in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. It covers the installation of two counters as well as the development of a user profile and economic impact study for EuroVelo 8 in Catalonia.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – Transporting bikes on buses

This Good Practice was developed by the Government of Catalonia in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. BiciBus is a project oriented to enhance intermodality between bus and bikes along cycle tourism routes in order to promote the use of public transport adapted to carry bikes to do part of a trip.

Declaration: European Cyclists are Welcome

Declaration signed by the main cycling friendly schemes in Europe during a workshop in Budapest in 2020

Masterarbeit: Motivationsfaktoren von Strecken-Radlern

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Vistula Cycling Route

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Marisma Odiel

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Le Bon Picnic

Eco-Cicle Good Practice ITI CÁDIZ

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Grüner Ring

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Cycling Through The Trees

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Cycling Plan of Andalusia

Eco-Cicle Good Practice Camino del Río Tinto

Great Western Greenway - Economic Impact Case Study

An economic impact assessment of the Great Western Greenway in Ireland from 2011.

European Cycle-Friendly Service Network Concept - Findings from a study

This study compares cycling-friendly services schemes across Europe.

Le cyclotourisme en Belgique

This is a French-language study of the Belgian cycling-tourism market published by Pro Velo in June 2017.

Baromètre du Tourisme à Vélo en France

This is the 2017 edition of the Cycle Tourism Barometer for France published by the French "Direction Générale des Entreprises". It contains various numbers on the sector and an economic impact assessment.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice - Natural Trails Programme

This Good Practice was developed by the Public Works Agency of the Andalusian Government in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. The Natural Trails Programme contributes to the conservation of our natural spaces, through the restoration of infrastructure and old disused tracks and trails currently in disuse that allow to enjoy the natural environment.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice - Cycling Plan of Andalusia 2014-2020

This Good Practice was developed by the Public Works Agency of the Andalusian Government in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. The Andalusian Cycling Plan seeks to promote greater use of the bicycle in urban, metropolitan and regional areas, and to provide the strategic framework that contributes to the achievement of territorial and environmental government objectives in terms of sustainable mobility.

EuroVelo Overview Map 2020 (high-res)

Over 86,000 km or 53,000 miles of cycle routes across Europe are now summarised in one map. On a scale of 1:5,000,000, the map now includes the recently-added EuroVelo 19 – Meuse Cycle Route and the extension of EuroVelo 8 – Mediterranean Route in Turkey.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – Methodology to create a permanent bike-friendly service network retaining local stakeholders

This Good Practice was developed by Italy's Mantovano region in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. It involves the creation of a permanent bike-friendly service network in an area with a lack of tourist accommodations, encouraging local operators to autonomously create and manage cycling-friendly services.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – EuroVelo 8 Bike Shuttle: the free transportation service for EuroVelo 8 cycling tourists

This Good Practice was developed by Italy's Mantovano region in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. The document explains the EuroVelo 8 Bike Shuttle: a service for the transportation of cycling tourists from and to the Mantuan municipalities near the river Po stretch of EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route.

MEDCYCLETOUR Good Practice – Discovering the territory by bike: free of charge bicycle lease

This Good Practice was developed by Italy's Mantovano region in the frame of the MEDCYCLETOUR project. Families and sports cyclists can discover the Oltrepò Mantovano territory by bike with an all-inclusive service: Consorzio Oltrepò Mantovano provides local farmhouses (and also other tourist facilities) with bikes free of charge. Any tourist can rent the bikes for free during their stay in these selected tourist facilities.

Schematic map of EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route

This promotional map was developed in the frame of the Interreg Atlantic Area AtlanticOnBike project. It shows the itinerary of EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route in a schematic way, including a selection of points of interest per country.

Atlantic Coast Route Press Kit for Media Customers

This press kit provides information on EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route, that is being developed in the frame of the Interreg Atlantic Area AtlanticOnBike project. General information on the route and the EuroVelo network is followed by one page per country along the route, information on the signing process and a FAQ.

EuroVelo Web Statistics 2019

This report shows the yearly web statistics for EuroVelo websites. This includes overall visitor and sessions as well as route and country rankings.

The European Cycle Route Network EuroVelo

This update of the 2009 report evaluates the challenges and opportunities of developing a cycle tourism network across Europe. The study reviews the market for cycle tourism and presents a model of demand for EuroVelo. This document was requested by the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism.

Mediterranean Route Handbook - EN

This is the English version of the Mediterranean Route Handbook, which contains plenty of information on the route's stages, accommodation, food, attractions etc. It was developed as part of the MEDCYCLETOUR project and is a key promotional material.

Coordination centre list as a PDF. file (Acrobat Reader)

Iron Curtain Trail booklet - Michael Cramer

This brochure is ideal for a better understanding of the history of the countries which were seperated by the Iron Curtain. The brochure provides overview maps and descriptions of the stages, as well as the history of the countries and a presentation of the major points of interest.

EuroVelo 8 - Transnational Action Plan

This document offers a summary of the actions planned by the partners of the MEDCYCLETOUR project to improve EuroVelo 8 - Mediterranean Route.

Rhine Cycle Route Service Manual - EN

This is the English version of the Rhine Cycle Route handbook, which contains plenty of information on the route's stages, accommodation, food, attractions etc. It was developed as part of the DEMARRAGE project and is key promotional material.

Changing Gear Guide

This guide explains how to encourage cycling to UNESCO cultural and heritage sites. It was developed within the EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrims Route project. The guide is designed to help cultural and heritage sites start the process of encouraging visitors to think about some of the alternatives to the car.

EuroVelo 3 - Transnational Action Plan

This Transnational Action Plan was developed in the frame of the EuroVelo 3 - Pilgrims Route project "An innovative transnational combined cultural and cycling tourism product" (EV3-CCP). The project was co-funded by the COSME Programme of the EU.

Changing Gear Guide

EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail Transnational Communication and Promotion Strategy

Combining Cycling with Public Transport

The purpose of this guidance is to identify the main measures that should be implemented by public transport operators, public authorities and other relevant stakeholders to encourage combined bike and public transport journeys.

Guidance on usage monitoring

Usage monitoring refers to the collection and processing of data relating to cyclists using the EuroVelo routes.

Web Guidance

EuroVelo Strategy 2012-2020

Guidance on the Route Development Process

This document aims to define the elements and the minimum requirements of EuroVelo routes as well as to explain the mandatory and optional actions for EuroVelo route development projects.

National EuroVelo Coordination Centre Manual

EuroVelo, the European Cycle Route Network

EV13 Transnational Action Plan

Germany

Luxembourg

Italy

France

Finland

Czech Republic

Belgium (Flanders)

Austria

EuroVelo Business Model Presentation

EuroVelo Web Manual Presentation

EuroVelo in Austria Presentation

Services for NECCs Presentation

Introduction to NECCs Presentation

National Contributions

The recognition and financing of EuroVelo

EuroVelo Websites and Social Media – Recent Updates, Usage Stats and Further Developments

Adopted EuroVelo Web Manual

Status of EuroVelo Services

New EuroVelo Signing (Austria)

New EuroVelo signing (Czech Republic)

Establishing Route Itinerary Committees

Progress towards an NECC in Spain

Progress towards an NEC in Serbia

Presentation from the newest NECC

Presentation from the host NECC

2014 NECC/C Minutes NECC Meeting

Europafietsers

Ed Lancaster – National Contributions

Adam Bodor – Deleting EuroVelo Routes

Ed Lancaster – Using EU Funds for Cycling

Jesus Freire – EuroVelo Websites and Social Media

Adam Bodor – Guidance on Usage Monitoring

Ed Lancaster – ECF Services for NECCs

Louise Böhler – EuroVelo Routes in Germany

Daniel Mourek – EuroVelo 13 Project

Céline Lancery – EuroVelo 8 Project

Haritz Ferrando – Newest NECC: Spain

Camille Thome, Philippe Coupy and Francis Mons – Host NECC: France

Jens Erik Larsen – EuroVelo History

Annual NECC/Cs Meeting 2015 Notes

Annual NECC/Cs Meeting Agenda

Annual NECC/Cs’ Meeting 2016 Notes

EuroVelo Website Statistics Report 2016

EuroVelo 15 – EuroVelo Communication Strategy – Commercial Opportunities

Updated EuroVelo Signage Strategy

ECF Services for NECCs Overview

UCI – Synergies with EuroVelo

Presentation from the newest NECC (Spain)

Presentation from the host NECC (The Netherlands)

Annual NECCC Meeting 2017 Notes

Pomorskie Region_Poland

AOB PPT NECC Hrvatska

Closing AOB Next meeting Group picture

EuroVelo Communication Web and Integrated IT Solution_NECCCs

EuroVelo in Greece NEC

EuroVelo in Belgium

Welcome, background, Highlights of the year and agenda

Annual NECCCs Agenda

Workshop LTMA

EuroVelo Usage Monitoring

EuroVelo and Cultural Designations Workshops

EuroVelo Routes in Hungary

New EuroVelo Website

EuroVelo in Ireland

EuroVelo Strategy 2030

EuroVelo Governance

Highlights of the year and agenda of the day

ECF et AEVV conférence commune programme provisoire (français)

A local approach to a long distance cycle route

Transnational marketing for the Pirinexus route

EuroVelo 13, tours in a historical context

Vennbahn, an award-winning cycle route product

MTB trail building and nature conservation

Accessible Tourism

EuroVelo 9 – Financing and Development

Using Rural Development Funds in Cycling Projects

The benefits of well developed monitoring processes

Switzerland’s integrated mobility – a model for Europe?

Switzerland’s integrated mobility – a model for Europe?

Cycling and the 2014-2020 Interreg funding period

EU Funding for Tourism 2014-2020

Lessons from the Demarrage Project

Agenda Demarrage Final Conference

Austrian Bicycle Travel Analysis 2015

How to tell European Stories? On Bike Trails

Innovations in Marketing Cycling Tourism Destinations

The Adventure Cycle Route Network and promoting cycle tourism in the US

EuroVelo: Promoting cycle tourism in Europe

Europe as a travel destination: the role of active tourism

Outdoor tourism products in The Great Western Greenway

Silver Cyclists: Product Development for Seniors

Greenways Outdoor: promoting greenways to create and market appealing tourism products

Challenges Relating to European Project Management

Cycling For All Final Conference Programme

Good and bad practices

Greenways Heritage

Grand Tour Czech

Enabling Behaviour Change

A user's perspective

The Jelling Case

Changing Gear

Leon Hoogsteen (Fietsplatform)

Sebastian Hugo Witzel (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Tourismus)

Cycle Tourism between Maps and Apps (Thomas Froitzheim, ADFC)

Henrik Lythe Jorgensen (Dansk Cykelturisme)

Javier Navarrete Mazariegos (Junta de Andalucía)

Connecting Europe Across the Alps

Carmen Pita

Cycle Tourism Made in Germany

Cycle Tourism Day 2019

EV3 Final Conference 2019 Santiago

Common Core Questions for EuroVelo User Surveys

EuroVelo Web Statistics 2018

NECC/Cs Application Form

NECC Manual

NECCs-Presentation

Coordination centre list as a .XLS file (Microsoft Excel)